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S1 RAK

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,931 mi
Last recorded82,931 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 RAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 82,931 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 82,427 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 82,350 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 78,970 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 78,189 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 76,971 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 75,539 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 72,760 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,063 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2014 69,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2013 68,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 66,454 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 60,217 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 54,990 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 46,872 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 42,195 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 42,170 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2007 31,286 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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S1 RAK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,336 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S1 RAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S1 RAK registered?

S1 RAK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is S1 RAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S1 RAK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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